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OPTION APPROACH

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

An approach requested and conducted by a pilot which will result in either a touch‐and‐go, missed approach, low approach, stop‐and‐go, or full stop landing. Pilots should advise ATC if they decide to remain on the runway, of any delay in their stop and go, delay clearing the runway, or are unable to comply with the instruction(s).

See CLEARED FOR THE OPTION.

Refer to AIM.